Ok, so 3 following along: Good.
Yeah, post 1910 for the Max Service Load is odd as it commenced under a Decree from Oktober 10th, 1897 and was dropped under Decree November 18th, 1903.
The Back Story on organized & centralized Proof was that there was a Proof Law under Prince Bishop, but it really didn't have any teeth. Mechanics were Proving their barrels / components / platforms in Alleys, in Gardens, etc. Instructions were pretty much for the mechanic to place the barrels in trenches & cover the barrels w/ boards & earth to prevent bystanders from being killed by bullets & pieces of barrels.
The mechanics were supposed bring the barrels to a central location and have them tested. Testing a Musket barrel warranted a fee of 5 Sous & 10 Liards for a Pistol Barrel. Not @ all sure of the monetary conversion?
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